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People & Payroll Services Manager Maternity Cover (12-month FTC, ideally from mid-April 2026) Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, popchips, Skips, and more!)We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.Join our snack-loving teamWere looking for a People & Payroll Services Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.About the roleAs Payroll & People Services Manager, youll lead a team that delivers a first-class HR administration and payroll service to the business. Youll oversee the day-to-day operations of people and payroll services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional colleague experience.This role also involves leading the delivery of agreed objectives and strategic plans, managing audits, and supporting the evolution of HR systems to improve efficiency. Youll inspire and develop your team, promoting collaboration and accountability to achieve high performance and service standards.Whats in it for you?We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:6,000 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievementComprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Lead and develop a high performing teamRole modelling behaviours that inspire personal & professional development but also team excellence linked to a continuous improvement mindsetProvide an exceptional customer serviceConfidence in developing and maintaining excellent relationships within HR and with stakeholders at all levelsManage team performance and developmentInspire and lead a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress and supporting professional growthAct as the escalation point for complex queriesResolve issues that fall outside standard processes, providing clear guidance and solutions to stakeholders and colleaguesAccountable for an efficient HR transactional support serviceOffering an effective, timely, high quality administration activities to the business via the people and payroll services teamOversee HR systems and service deliverySupport the effective use of HR systems, ensuring data integrity and partnering with HR teams to deliver agreed objectives and service levelsWho are we?Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.Were committed to inclusionWere building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:HR leadership experienceYoull have experience managing HR teams in a complex environmentStrong knowledge of compliance and legislationUnderstanding of UK employment lawTeam leadership and stakeholder managementAbility to lead, develop and performance manage within a team, and build strong relationships across all levelsTechnical and analytical skillsAdvanced Excel skills, attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive data#LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid